59 - Beware of Financial Influencers

In this episode Benjamin explains why you should approach online financial advice with a healthy dose of scepticism. Social media is currently rife with financial influencers ('finfluencers') sharing secrets of overnight success when it comes to investing. Taking this level of risk with your lifetime wealth is investment suicide. Here's why you shouldn't believe everything you read/watch. Join Benjamin Mitchell (themoneyscot), serial hater of financial jargon, as he helps make your finances clearer and ensures you never make another financial mistake. Getting on top of your personal finances doesn't need to be complicated or scary. Arm yourself with the only knowledge you need to transform yourself from money novice to money nerd!  Take my 5 minute retirement assessment (can you already afford to retire?) 🚀Disclaimer - please note that nothing in this podcast can be relied upon as financial advice and the content is provided purely for information and guidance purposes. Please seek independent, regulated financial advice relevant to your situation.